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ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
DBA: Team Elmer's
Traverse City, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 10 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 399189 · MC 739694
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-739694 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
12.2% OOS · 98 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 10 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 98 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC739694
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EBA 059 84 11
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
399189
MC Number
MC-739694
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 3, 1990
Authority Granted
March 24, 2011
Annual Mileage
7,094,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3600 Rennie School Road, Traverse City, MI 49685
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jason T. Horton
Officer 2
Todd S. Colberg
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
98
Driver Inspections
79
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance53
Unsafe Driving31
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
12.2% of 49 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
36th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
18 of 49 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 49 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 49 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 49 inspections
Crash History (10)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
10
Crashes
1
Fatalities
3
Injuries
10
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 14, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 30, 2025 | MI | 1 | — | Yes | Rain · Dawn · Wet |
| May 15, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 22, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 14, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 7, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| December 20, 2024 | MI | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| December 9, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| October 7, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI75
Fleet & Equipment (90)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~59
of 375 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
21
Truck
16
Dump
11
Chassis / Incomplete
8
Semi-trailer
7
Flatbed
5
Not Applicable
5
Pickup
5
Straight Truck
3
Other Trailer
2
Camping or Travel Trailer
1
Car Hauler
1
Construction Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TXXDJ343075 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5334F1034433 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD6T6M0016605 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD11SLVM9117 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADA2841JC041005 | 3 | — |
| Etny | Semi-trailer | 1E9T8178XGE007266 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 45 ft | 1TKL04580FW126621 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 2GC4YTEY4P1719826 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Talbert | Other Trailer · 5 ft | 40FAK0518G1035144 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD6T6L0015985 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD11KPKA7527 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD13JPJH9003 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD14PLNX8957 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD16SLVM9114 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 29 ft | 5MADA2943HC038051 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 29 ft | 5MADA2948HC038045 | 2 | — |
| Eagb | — | 112HBX37XLL084591 | 1 | — |
| Eagb | Semi-trailer | 112SE5542LL084525 | 1 | — |
| 2013 American Manufacturing Operations | Flatbed · 16 ft | 1A9UT1626D1668378 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 26 ft | 1E1D2L3817RD41725 | 1 | — |
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 26 ft | 1E1D2L384NR075840 | 1 | — |
| 2007 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 26 ft | 1E1D2L3867RC41717 | 1 | 1 |
| Etny | — | 1E9T81779GE007265 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6LT8NDA06335 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6LTXPDA13757 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT0FEB62774 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT4LDA00684 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3AREY2TF222414 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3YSEYXRF294828 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YSEY0MF155921 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GBJC34698E132513 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC3YLE75RF238286 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YSEY7MF113239 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1GC4YTEY5MF313820 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Gmc Sierra HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT39SEY8RF128803 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Gmc Sierra HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT49SEY2RF464600 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Interstate Trailers, Inc. | Flatbed · 29 ft | 1JKDLA504SM020547 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC8LM013101 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC9PM034691 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Nelson Manufacturing Company | Flatbed | 1N9B11X89J1012084 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X3MJ459668 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Straight Truck | 1NKZXPEK6RJ265870 | 1 | — |
| Reli | — | 1REFA5304YC001059 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHJ7X2LM425309 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ9X6FM438127 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ9X7MM446640 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ9X8GM133892 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ9XXGM133893 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ9XXJM188304 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ9XXNM482890 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBWD13TDWV3893 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Talbert | Other Trailer · 5 ft | 40FAK0517G1035068 | 1 | — |
| Grove | Straight Truck | 476S80004RS237661 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 4N7UT1627DS000506 | 1 | — |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 4RWBT2227SH053980 | 1 | 1 |
| Rice | Semi-trailer | 4RWBT2229SH053981 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Load Trail | Car Hauler · 20 ft | 4ZECH2029F1087009 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Load Trail | Flatbed · 20 ft | 4ZEDK2022K1180616 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Nomad Trailers | Camping or Travel Trailer · 12 ft | 52LBE1226GE042954 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 5AWSF1826XL000221 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD6T2K0015349 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Terex Advance Mixer | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5DG8AD6T2M0016603 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD6T3H0014140 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD6T6N0017688 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Terex Advance Mixer | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5DG8AD6T8R0019044 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD6T9G0013539 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD6T9R0018629 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 4900 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5KJJALD10GPGU7110 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD11KPKA7530 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD14GPGR2096 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD15JPJH9004 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD16GPGR2097 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD16LPKY1211 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD17HPHT5556 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD18EPFS9920 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALDR3DPFJ7646 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD19NLNA3468 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD19RPUR6167 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD19SLWC8613 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD1XSLVM9116 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWD15RPUJ7157 | 1 | — |
| Crane | — | 5KKCBBDVIKPKG5071 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADA2844MC058918 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 29 ft | 5MADA2945DC026705 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 29 ft | 5MADA2946SC082620 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 29 ft | 5MADA2947FC030869 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 29 ft | 5MADA294XFC033698 | 1 | — |
| Linkb | Straight Truck | P9K5-4804 | 1 | — |
| Other | Semi-trailer | SPECIALMOBILE | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | WESTERN STAR | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (98)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | ARCHH01451 | MI, MI | II | 2 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
TERR |
5DG8AD6TXH0014099 |
MI BB16940 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | MCGEJ04124 | MI, MI | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHLJ9XXNM482890 |
MI BC41143 |
| September 8, 2026 | OSHEE03057 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
TRUK |
5DG8AD6T5L0015993 |
MI BC36315 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | GENTC03459 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR OTHER |
5KJJALD10GPGU7110 SPECIALMOBILE |
MI BC41140 MI NONE |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | OSHEE02996 | MI, MI | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET AMERICAN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS |
1GC4YTEY5MF313820 1A9UT1626D1668378 |
MI BC91890 MI E814100 |
| 393.110B2I-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs | Tiedown | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | RICHP00649 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZL40X3MJ459668 |
MI SME |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | ARCHH01438 | MI, MI | III | — | — | MDOT | Straight Truck |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER |
5DG8AD6T8R0019044 |
MI BD47349 |
| August 6, 2026 | OSHEE02976 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER |
5DG8AD6T2M0016603 |
MI BC75705 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | OSHEE02942 | MI, MI | III | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET UNK |
1GB3AREY2TF222414 4RWBT2227SH053980 |
MI BE62741 MI F465448 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | BENNK01225 | MI, MI | III | — | — | SAC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET TRLR |
1GBJC34698E132513 5AWSF1826XL000221 |
MI BD63244 MI E349820 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MDOT | 1 | August 11, 2026 |
| HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE | 1 | August 21, 2025 |
| MARATHON | 1 | December 3, 2024 |
| MPM ALMA | 1 | July 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 11, 2011 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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